Approximately 360 A&M-Commerce alumni met for a weekend of events which culminated with Dinner Dance 2000.

The dinner and dance at the Renaissance Hotel in Dallas were part of two days of meeting and socializing for University alumni. The alumni remembered their days as students and the fun they had as members of Greek or Social Club organizations.

Held April 7-9, the weekend featured a golf scramble among other gatherings and programs for the enjoyment of those in attendance. After the Saturday evening dinner, event chairperson Bobbie Purdy of Commerce, Kappa Delta and 1967 University graduate, and Joe Ondrusek of Rockwall, a Delta Tau Delta and 1966 graduate, presented a short program for the gathered alumni.

The program honored the Golden Anniversary of classes of 1949-50, and the Silver Anniversary of the class of 1974-75.

The alumni were also greeted by Dr. Keith McFarland, University president, and Gary Finney of Garland, Alumni Association Board of Directors president. After the

BIG SIS — Diane McDowell of Commerce, Kappa Delta alumna, (seated) speaks with Dr. Linda Clinton (standing), who was her “Big Sister” in the sorority while both were students at A&M-Commerce. McDowell and Clinton visited during the Dinner Dance 2000 held recently in Dallas.

program, the musical group, Nightfall, performed for the participants who proceeded to dance into the evening.

"The conference turned out really well and everyone seemed to have a great time," said Kayla Price, director of Alumni Records and Services.

"We even have a picture of the McFarlands dancing the Y.M.C.A., which is something you just don’t see everyday," Price continued.

Those attending the reunion included alumni from 14 states with one couple traveling from Australia, according to Price.